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Playing cards--Marlborough's victories
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- [London, c. 1707]
- Paper
52 cards, each 90 x 63mm., engraved with captions, plain versos, 13 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to the back of the frame
Literature
Ortiz-Patiño 17; Fournier, British Isles 32 (entitled "Historical deck relating to Queen Anne")
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This pack of cards commemorates the events of the reign of Queen Anne up to 1706, in particular the victories of John Churchill, first duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), in which England and her allies were fighting the French and the Austrians. The court cards include members of European royalty, including Eugene of Savoy, the prince of Denmark, Charles III of Spain as well as Queen Anne. The anti-French element includes a whole suit of cards satirising Louis XIV, including the portrayal of Madame de Maintenon as a turkey seller.